Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 June 2000. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Thursday, 15 June 2000.

Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question: Whether, following the Declaration by the Presidency of the European Union of 26 May on the withdrawal of the European Unions electoral observation mission from Peru, and the Preliminary Report to the Secretary-General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) by the Head of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission, Dr Eduardo Stein, of 31 May, they will now consult with other European Union govts on the measures to be taken to persuade the govt of Peru to return to constitutionality and genuine democracy; and whether in the meanwhile they will invite the former Peruvian presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo to Britain for discussions on further initiatives to promote the rule of law in Peru. [HL 2705].

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